Constabulary (Ireland) Act, 1874

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Interpretation of terms.

1. The following terms in this Act have the meanings hereinafter assigned to them; (that is to say,)

“Constabulary force” means the Royal Irish Constabulary:

“Members of the constabulary force” means inspector general, deputy inspector general, assistant inspector general, commandant of the depôt, surgeon, veterinary surgeon, and every county inspector, sub-inspector, barrack master of the depôt, head constable, constable, acting constable, and sub-constable of the constabulary force:

“Head and other constables” means every head constable, constable, acting constable, and sub-constable of the constabulary force:

The term “county” shall extend to and include county of a city, county of a town, county of a town and city, city and county and borough, in which there is a grand jury or town council exercising the powers of a grand jury as to presentments.